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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07062

Union County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$496,042[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+11.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+74.6%
vs metro
-32.0%
vs state
-12.9%
ZIP 07062 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07062 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 07062 is worth $496,042 — 32.0% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,698[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Union County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
15,399[3]
Median household income
$98,344[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Union County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,953[5]
Moved in
15,002
Moved out
16,955

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • College Achieve Central Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · College Achieve Central Charter School

    1,428 students

  • Maxson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Plainfield Public School District

    798 students

  • Emerson Community School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Plainfield Public School District

    424 students

  • Charles H. Stillman Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Plainfield Public School District

    331 students

  • Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Plainfield Public School District

    144 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,508
Loan principal$396,834
Down payment$99,208
Total interest paid$506,140

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,815
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07062?
The typical home in 07062 is worth $496,042, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07062?
Home values in 07062 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 07062?
The effective property tax rate in 07062 is 2.2% — roughly $10,698 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07062?
ZIP code 07062 has a population of 15,399 and a median household income of $98,344.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Barnegat CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $495,875
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Elizabeth, NJ

    Typical home
    $495,652
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Roosevelt, NJ

    Typical home
    $496,607
    Gross yield
  • Newark, NJ

    Typical home
    $495,469
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Hillburn, NY

    Typical home
    $496,776
    Gross yield
  • Forked River CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $494,982
    Gross yield

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